How to make friends when you have social anxiety
I had two bad days this week. Sweaty palms, a huge knot in my stomach and shortness of breath were just a few of the symptoms that followed me around whilst I tried to appear normal to the rest of the world. I try not to bother people with my anxiety when it crops up;...
What it’s like to be a 30+ blogger
People are going to say I'm a liar, so let's get that out of the way first of all. Technically, I'm not actually 30 years old yet; but I feel like I've been mentally preparing myself for the big three-oh so much that it's like I'm there. In my head I've already blown...
Why I had to lose my career to save my mental health
"Do you want a sick line?" the doctor asked me, and as she did so I breathed a sigh of relief. I had been considering speaking to a doctor for weeks at this point; repeatedly lifting the phone to my ear, dialling the number and then slamming it down in protest,...
Turning 30 and I still don’t want kids – what’s wrong with me?
Now is the perfect time for me to get pregnant. I've been with my partner for almost 12 years, we got married in 2015, we just moved to a new city where he's got a good job and I work part time. Apart from owning our own house, we are in a good state of affairs at the...
Going from blonde to red at James Bushell Birmingham
Moving to a new city comes with so much excitement. There are new restaurants and bars to visit, sites to see, friends to make and hidden gems to seek out. But finding a new hairdresser? Nah mate. I'm not up for it. I don't need to tell you that the relationship...
How to deal with negative people and feeling drained
I ran a poll on Twitter asking how to deal with negative people. Overwhelmingly the response was 'avoid them'. Pretty harsh don't you think? Everyone's allowed a good old moan once in a while; in fact I think it's healthy to get your grievances out in the open....
10 helpful things to say to someone with depression
I recently posted about my Self-care tips for when you're depressed and whilst writing it I realised that it's always with the help of my other half that I feel better. I'm not saying that you need a partner to feel good - not at all - but over the years...
Easy healthy food hacks for when you can’t be bothered cooking
Since relocating my entire life to Birmingham my healthy eating game has been below average. I've indulged in several celebratory meals, family takeaways, and midnight stress eating sessions - involving a jar of peanut butter- and to be honest it's been fantastic. For...
Blogging for introverts: heaven or hell?
I was going to name this Tips for introvert bloggers! But then I realised I don't actually have any tips, and I haven't yet figured out if the whole world of blogging is actually a good thing or a bad thing for introverts. Is it heaven or hell? Well first...
How writing has improved my mental health
I've not realised until recently how important writing is to me. I've started doing it everyday, it's definitely become a habit but an enjoyable and healthy one at that. I still have ongoing mental health issues and probably always will, but finding a...
Why do we love giving advice but never take it ourselves?
I've spent all weekend procrastinating. I've consulted my list of blog topics which grows everyday and normally never fails to inspire me. I've read other blogs, spent hours on Twitter talking to strangers, been to see not one but two movies at the cinema and watched...
Self-care tips for when you’re feeling depressed
Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword online recently, and although it is quite annoying I genuinely do think that a lot of people could benefit from a go-to routine for taking care of themselves when they feel mentally or physically worn out. Since being diagnosed...